Bren Gray

Bren Gray

While most New Zealanders are rugby-mad, it’s tennis that gets Bren up in the wee hours of the morning. Bren’s been in love with the sport ever since he witnessed a No 63 ranked Novak Djokovic storm his way to the Roland-Garros quarterfinals, flagrantly impersonating tennis royalty along the way. Now, writing about tennis – plus a healthy dose of rugby and cricket – is what Bren spends his time on down under.

Latest articles

Alex de Minaur US Open 2023
August 13, 2023

“I get a real sense of satisfaction proving people wrong” – De Minaur looking to defy critics in Toronto Masters final

Alex De Minaur explains what's motivating him ahead of his first Masters 1000...
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Andy Murray Brisbane
August 11, 2023

Murray out of Toronto Masters with abdominal strain, Sinner through to quarter-finals

Andy Murray withdraws from his round of 16 match against Jannik Sinner due...
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Nick Kyrgios US Open withdrawal
August 11, 2023

“My wrist is not ready yet to compete” – Nick Kyrgios withdraws from the US Open

Nick Kyrgios will miss his fourth consecutive Grand Slam this year, with the...
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Citi Open rain
August 4, 2023

Mubadala DC Citi Open: No more play on Thursday night due to rain

Play has been cancelled for the day at the Citi Open 2023 in...
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Elina Svitolina, Roland-Garros
August 4, 2023

“She has a new perspective”: Top seed Pegula wary of Svitolina threat at Citi Open

Top seed Jessica Pegula knows that Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina will be no...
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Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula Washington 2023
July 31, 2023

Washington Open: Pegula and Fritz top seeds, but challenging draws await

With Americans Taylor Fritz and Jessica Pegula leading the fields at the Washington...
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Taylor Fritz US Open 2023
July 31, 2023

“It felt great having the American crowd behind me” Fritz starts US hard-court swing with Atlanta Open title

Taylor Fritz has begun the US hard-court swing in style, winning the Atlanta...
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Alexei Popyrin
July 31, 2023

“I don’t know how I won” Popyrin overcomes cramps to win Croatia Open

Alexei Popyrin has overcome both Stan Wawrinka and quad cramps to lift the...
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Alexander Zverev, 2023
July 30, 2023

Nine ATP players to watch heading into the US Open 2023 (other than Alcaraz and Djokovic)

With seven consecutive weeks of North American hard-court action coming up on the...
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Arthur Fils Luca Van Assche Hamburg
July 28, 2023

Can French teenagers Arthur Fils and Luca Van Assche set a date in Hamburg?

On their ATP 500 debuts in Hamburg, teenagers Arthur Fils and Luca Van...
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Taylor Fritz UTS
July 24, 2023

“It stings… But don’t feel like I did too much wrong” – Beaten finalist Taylor Fritz pleased with performance at UTS Los Angeles

Taylor Fritz believes UTS Los Angeles was perfect preparation for the rest of...
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Yibing Wu, UTS Los Angeles 2023
July 24, 2023

“It’s nothing like the tennis we’re used to” – Stunning comeback sees Wu Yibing defeat Taylor Fritz in UTS Los Angeles final

Yibing Wu is the 2023 UTS Los Angeles champion, downing home favourite Taylor...
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Yibing Wu at UTS (UTS) - (c) Thierry Breton / Panoramic
July 24, 2023

The Great Wall Wu deprives UTS Los Angeles of all American final, defeats Shelton in Final 4

Yibing Wu has defeated Ben Shelton 3-1 in their Final 4 match, will...
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Fritz UTS Los Angeles (c) Thierry Breton / Panoramic
July 24, 2023

Comeback king Taylor Fritz into second consecutive UTS final with sudden death win over Gael Monfils

Taylor Fritz becomes the first player into the UTS Los Angeles final, where...
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Novak Djokovic, Toronto withdrawal 2023 © Action Plus / Panoramic
July 24, 2023

Djokovic withdraws from Toronto, cites fatigue

Fatigue has caused Novak Djokovic to announce his withdrawal from the upcoming Masters...
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Ben Shelton Cincinnati Masters
July 23, 2023

Final 4 confirmed at UTS Los Angeles as “The Mountain” Shelton comes back from the brink against Monfils

The final round robin match of UTS Los Angeles has concluded, with Group...
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Nick Kyrgios and Frances Tiafoe, UTS 2023
July 23, 2023

“I’ve got nothing!” Coach Kyrgios unable to save Tiafoe from The Bublik Enemy at UTS Los Angeles

Having Nick Kyrgios courtside may have proved more distraction than help for Frances...
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Benoit Paire
July 23, 2023

The craziest quarter in UTS history? Paire “The Rebel” vs Fritz “The Hotshot” at UTS Los Angeles

Benoit Paire and Taylor Fritz have played a quarter that had it all...
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Yibing Wu
July 23, 2023

Wu goes from Great Wall to Great Entertainer, booking Final 4 spot at UTS Los Angeles

China's Wu Yibing has won hearts in Los Angeles with his on-court antics,...
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Gael Monfils
July 23, 2023

“Give me your hairdresser’s number” – Monfils gets style tips from Giroud at UTS Los Angeles en route to win over Bublik

Two of the biggest entertainers in tennis combine with a famous football star...
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Fritz UTS Los Angeles (c) Thierry Breton / Panoramic
July 23, 2023

Taylor “The Hotshot” Fritz becomes first player into Final 4 at UTS Los Angeles

Taylor Fritz has qualified for the UTS Los Angeles semi-finals, defeating Diego Schwartzman...
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